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calimary

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10. Yep. "...the mainstream media's loathsome double standard..."

Tue Jul 22, 2025, 12:48 PM

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THAT says it all. THAT tells you everything you need to know.

And having been part of that “machinery” when I was still working, I know how that goes. You’re tempted to at least “go a little easier” on someone you want access to. If you want an interview, you make like you’re on their side, or at least you’re very interested in HEARING their side, from their own words. There are ways to appear sympathetic, even though it’s the big dirty payoff you’re after. “I just want to give you a chance to respond…” or even better, “I think you deserve to have a chance to respond…” or nowadays, use a phrase like “…wanted to give you a chance to share your truth about … “

Frankly, that phrase “your truth” just blows me away! I wonder who came up with that, or recommended its use. What a manipulation!!! It’s deviously brilliant. Especially because the word “truth” is in there, and that’s likely to throw a lot of unnecessary “wiggle room” for those who want to sound good and noble and honest and truthful - without actually being anything of the kind.

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Yep. "...the mainstream media's loathsome double standard..." calimary Tuesday #10

I admire your obvious experience and expertise. (nt) Paladin Tuesday #23

Awwwwwww, thanks, Paladin! calimary Tuesday #36

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